https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/page/39/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/quotes-and-notes-from-kris-dunns-introductory-presser-r25115/The Minnesota Timberwolves today held an introductory press conference for Kris Dunn, the fifth player selected in the 2016 NBA Draft. Below are a few quotes from Dunn, as well as Timberwolves president-coach Tom Thibodeau and general manager Scott Layden. Thibodeau: “We want to welcome Kris...25115Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:31:29 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/timberwolves-select-guard-kris-dunn-with-the-fifth-overall-pick-in-the-2016-nba-draft-r25114/The Minnesota Timberwolves tonight selected guard Kris Dunn from Providence with the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. Dunn, a 6-4 guard, played three-plus seasons at Providence – he was a medical redshirt in 2013-14 after appearing in four games. For his career, he averaged 12.8 points,...25114Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:25:52 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/621-tom-thibodeau-scott-layden-address-draft-related-questions-r25112/25112Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:09:14 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/timberwolves-announce-samsung-nba-summer-league-2016-preliminary-round-schedule-r25111/The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team’s three-game preliminary round schedule for the NBA Summer League 2016 in Las Vegas. The Wolves, who own the No. 5 selection in Thursday’s 2016 NBA Draft, begin their schedule with a contest against the Denver Nuggets, who own the No. 7 pick, on...25111Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:40:23 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/moor-steps-down-as-timberwolves-and-lynx-ceo-r25110/The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx announced today that Rob Moor, who served as CEO for both franchises, is resigning from his position with the teams. Moor is transitioning to a role that will assist in the oversight of the holdings and business interests of Glen Taylor. “I have been a part of...25110Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:56:03 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/andrew-sharp-whats-wrong-with-kevin-love-r25109/Checking in on an old friend, Andrew Sharp of SI.com is just as perplexed about what has happened to Kevin Love in this year’s NBA Finals. The former Timberwolves forward, who averaged 26 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in his final season in Minnesota, is averaging 8.8 points and six rebou...25109Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:35:17 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/the-ringer-debates-whether-the-timberwolves-should-trade-for-jimmy-butler-r25108/It’s not just being talked about here in Minnesota, nationally people are wondering whether the Timberwolves should trade for Jimmy Butler after ESPN’s Chad Ford and Marc Stein reported that the Wolves were interested in dealing for the Chicago Bulls star. The Bulls apparently want Andrew Wiggins...25108Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:52:27 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/zach-lavine-named-to-2016-usa-mens-select-team-r25106/USA Basketball announced earlier today that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine was named to the 2016 USA Men’s Select Team. The USA Men’s Select Team will train with the 2016 USA Basketball Men’s National Team from July 18 – 21 during its training camp in Las Vegas. LaVine’s second year in...25106Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:02:42 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/chad-ford-%E2%80%98the-wolves-have-arguably-the-best-young-roster-in-the-nba-r25104/Die-hard Minnesota Timberwolves fans are itching for the team’s first playoff berth since 2004, and ESPN Insider Chad Ford confirms (Insider required) that the Wolves have a good future ahead of them. “Fill out their squad with young players like Ricky Rubio, Zach LaVine, Shabazz Muhammad, Nemanj...25104Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:38:19 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/timberwolves-announce-changes-to-basketball-operations-staff-r25101/Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Tom Thibodeau and General Manager Scott Layden this afternoon announced changes in the team’s front office and coaching structure: “Effective immediately, the following individuals will be relieved of their respective duties...25101Sat, 21 May 2016 12:30:28 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/timberwolves-to-participate-in-samsung-nba-summer-league-2016-in-las-vegas-r25100/25100Wed, 18 May 2016 16:53:52 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/timberwolves-secure-no-5-pick-in-2016-nba-draft-r25099/The Minnesota Timberwolves stayed in their original draft position and secured the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft in tonight’s Draft Lottery. Wolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns, the No. 1 overall pick by the Wolves in 2015 and the 2015-16 KIA NBA Rookie of the Year, represented Min...25099Tue, 17 May 2016 20:25:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/key-quotes-and-video-from-karl-anthony-towns-rookie-of-the-year-press-conference-r25097/Karl-Anthony Towns was named the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year today, becoming the second Minnesota Timberwolves player in franchise history to receive the award. He joins Damian Lillard (2012-2013 season), Blake Griffin (2010-11), David Robinson (1989-90) and Ralph Sampson (1983-84) as the fifth un...25097Mon, 16 May 2016 16:15:03 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/timberwolves-fc-karl-anthony-towns-wins-2015-16-kia-nba-rookie-of-the-year-award-in-unanimous-vote-r25096/The NBA today announced Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb trophy as the winner of the Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Towns becomes just the fifth unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year in the last 32 years, joining Damian Lillard (2012-201...25096Mon, 16 May 2016 09:55:46 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/zach-lavine-donates-10000-to-the-flip-saunders-legacy-fund-r25093/Zach LaVine is the winner of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award, presented by Kaiser Permanente, for the month of April. Winners name a charity of their choice to receive a $10,000 contribution and Zach has chosen the Flip Saunders Legacy Fund. Zach was recognized for this award in large par...25093Mon, 09 May 2016 12:34:17 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/ricky-rubio-offers-first-ever-training-experience-for-youth-basketball-r25091/Ricky Rubio fans have an opportunity to spend time with and learn from one of the NBA’s top point guards in Minnesota this June. The Ricky Rubio Academy is an exclusive 3-day basketball experience focused on leadership, community service and nutrition. Rubio, together with team from Ultimate Hoops...25091Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:51:39 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/key-quotes-and-video-from-tom-thibodeaus-introductory-press-conference-r25089/Former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau was introduced as the president and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves today at Target Center. Thibodeau got his start coaching the inaugural Wolves team in 1989-90, back when they played in the Metrodome. He mentioned the times he spent with the lat...25089Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:06:41 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/minnesota-teams-offer-twitter-tributes-to-prince-r25085/Each professional team in the Twin Cities offered a Twitter tribute to music icon Prince, who passed away this afternoon: https://twitter.com/Vikings/status/723211905922424832 https://twitter.com/Twins/status/723211958682419200 https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/723223378673459200 https:/...25085Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:12:36 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/glen-taylor-offers-statement-on-passing-of-prince-r25084/The following is a statement from Timberwolves and Lynx Owner Glen Taylor on today’s passing of music icon Prince: “Today we lost a local icon, legend and musical innovator. Prince represented Minnesota with grace, passion and a hunger for helping others. Over the years be became a huge Minnesota...25084Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:51:43 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/tom-thibodeau-joins-timberwolves-as-president-head-coach-updates-r25083/Update (5:50 pm): The Minnesota Timberwolves release this statement: The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has agreed to terms with Tom Thibodeau as President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach, and Scott Layden as General Manager. Per team policy, terms of the agreements were...25083Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:09:58 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/karl-anthony-towns-named-kia-nba-western-conference-rookie-of-the-month-for-april-r25080/The NBA today named Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns as its Kia NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month for April. This is the sixth consecutive month Towns has won the award, making him the eighth player since the award’s inception in the 1981-82 season to win six conse...25080Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:43:04 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/413-wolves-blowout-pelicans-144-109-r25079/The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in the final game of the 2015-16 campaign, 144-109, setting a new franchise single-game scoring record. Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 28 points to go with 14 en route to his 51st double-double of the season. Ricky Rubio had 10 as...25079Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:47:20 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/timberwolves-statement-on-search-for-head-coach-head-of-basketball-operations-r25078/The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced Sam Mitchell has been relieved of his interim head coaching duties, effective immediately, and the team will initiate a search for both a new head coach and a new head of basketball operations. Due to the sudden onset of Flip Saunders’ illness leading to h...25078Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:17:45 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/woj-wolves-coaching-search-to-include-mitchell-van-gundy-thibodeau-brooks-update-r25077/According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Minnesota Timberwolves are planning to engage in a coaching search that will include interim coach Sam Mitchell as part of the process. The Wolves are also targeting Jeff Van Gundy, Tom Thibodeau and Scott Brooks, according to Wojnarowski’s sour...25077Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:41:07 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/timberwolves-news/411-houston-rockets-beat-timberwolves-129-105-r25076/The Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-105 on Monday night. James Harden had 34 points, Trevor Ariza 21 and Dwight Howard 19. Shabazz Muhammad led the Wolves with 23 off the bench, Zach LaVine had 21 and Nemanja Bjelica finished with a double-double (11 points, 14 rebounds). http...25076Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:01:13 +0000